Belt Testing
And Champions Ceremony
Belt Testing & Champions Ceremony
October 8–11 (Black Belts test October 2)
Who is Testing
- Tiger Cubs
- Color Belts (White through Red)
- Black Belts
Full Uniform Week for Classes
September 29–October 7
No Regular Lessons
August 8–11
All regular classes are paused due to Belt Testing and Champions Ceremonies.
Belt Testing is an important part of every student’s martial arts journey. It’s a chance to demonstrate skills, earn the next belt, and celebrate progress.
Tiger Cubs (Ages 4-5)
Tiger Cubs follow a unique belt testing format that includes both their Belt Testing and Champions Ceremony on the same evening.
Here’s how it works:
- Cubs arrive ready to test at their scheduled time.
- After their testing, parents are invited inside for a brief Champions Ceremony.
- During the ceremony, students are recognized and receive their new belts.
This combined format is designed to make the experience simple, exciting, and memorable for our youngest students and their families.
Juniors, Teens, and Adults (White Belt and Above)
All other ranks follow a traditional format with Belt Testing and Champions Ceremony on separate days:
- Students will complete their Belt Testing on one day.
- A few days later, we host a special Champions Ceremony where students are recognized and awarded their new belts.
This structure provides time for evaluation and allows us to give students the spotlight at the ceremony.
Belt Testing Schedule
IMPORTANT: Come to the time for the belt you are wearing, not the one you are testing for.
ON TIME POLICY: Students arriving late for Testing will not be allowed to test and will be issued a "No Pass/Goal Incomplete" as their final score.
BELT TESTING UNIFORM & EQUIPMENT: Students not in proper attire or who do not have required gear will not be permitted to test and will be issued a “NO PASS/GOAL INCOMPLETE” as a final score.
BELT TESTING SCHEDULE:
Black Belts (All Ages)
- Thursday, October 2 @ 6:30 PM
Tiger Cubs (Ages 4–5)
- Wednesday, October 8 @ 5:00 PM
Belt Testing + Champions Ceremony (same night)
Parents will be invited in at the end for the ceremony.
Juniors (Ages 6–11)
- Wednesday, October 8 @ 6:15 PM
White & Yellow Belts - Thursday, October 9
Green through Red Belts (Choose one) - 3:30 PM
- 5:00 PM
- 6:30 PM
Teens & Adults (Ages 12+)
- Wednesday, October 8 @ 7:15 PM
White through Red Belts
Make-Up Testing
- Friday, October 10 @ 4:15 PM
Below Red Belt only
Champions Ceremony Schedule
IMPORTANT: Come to the time for the belt you are wearing, not the belt you are receiving at the ceremony.
CHAMPIONS CEREMONY UNIFORM:
Remember to bring any medals earned at the last event and to wear full uniform including your current rank belt.
CHAMPIONS CEREMONY SCHEDULE:
Black Belts (All Ages)
- Friday, October 10 @ 5:30 PM
Teens & Adults (Ages 12+)
- Friday, October 10 @ 6:30 PM
White through Red Belts
Juniors (Ages 6–11)
- Saturday, October 11 @ 9:00 AM
Green Belts - Saturday, October 11 @ 10:00 AM
Blue, Brown & Red Belts - Saturday, October 11 @ 11:00 AM
White & Yellow Belts - Sparring Safety Clinic to follow for Yellow Belts promoting to Green — ends by 12:30 PM.
Testing Registration Details
Registration is done online through the Tiger-Rock App. You can also follow the link to your "Student Portal" at the bottom of the emails we send.
Registration Deadline for Tiger Cubs & Color Belts
Friday, October 3
Registration Deadline for Black Belts
Saturday, September 20
Need Makeup Testing?
Makeup Testing can be scheduled below the rank of Red Belt only. See Testing schedule above for makeup date. There is a $15 fee for Makeup Testing. Please contact us if you need to do Makeup Testing.
Belt Testing Fees
- $65 for Tiger Cubs and Color Belts up to Level 2 Red Belt)
- $250 for Level 3 Red Belts Testing for Black Belt (includes Red Jacket Uniform, Diploma, and Monogrammed Belt)
- $150 for Black Belts (includes Monogrammed Belt)
Additional
- $10 Convenience Fee applies if a Tiger-Rock staff member has to register on your behalf.
Uniform & Equipment
Belt Testing Uniform & Equipment
Full Uniform:
- White Event Jacket (Red for Black Belts, Black for Certified Instructor Black Belts)
- Black TR Pants
- Black Performance Drifit
- Belt
- Mat Shoes or Grip Socks
- Fingerless Gloves (optional)
Sparring Gear (for Green Belt and Above Juniors, Teens & Adults):
- Helmet
- Hand Pads
- Foot Pads
- Shin Pads
- Elbow Pads
- Mouthpiece
- Groin Protector (males)
Board Requirements (for Green Belt and Above Juniors, Teens & Adults):
- White Board: ages 6-7
- Yellow Board: ages 8-9
- Orange Board: ages 10-11
- Green Board: ages 12-13 (male), ages 12-14 (female), ages 46+ (female)
- Blue Board: ages 14-15 (male), ages 15-45 (female)
- Brown Board: ages 16+ (male below 3rd Degree)
- Black Board: ages 16+ (male 3rd Degree and up)
Champions Ceremony Uniform
- Full Uniform is required for the Champions Ceremony (see above). Don't forget to wear your current belt!
- Bring your medals from the last event (Tournament, Defense Challenge, or Speed Breaker) to the Champions Ceremony
Spectator Info
Belt Testing
- A small number of seats will be available inside for spectators.
- Testing will also be streamed live on Zoom.
Join Zoom Meeting
Champions Ceremony
- Spectators are welcome to attend inside. Additional chairs will be laid out for this celebration.
- Please note: the ceremony will not be streamed on Zoom.
Testing Results
Students who pass their Belt Testing will be awarded their new belt at the Champions Ceremony.
Belt Testing results will be emailed and texted typically within 24 hours of your Belt Testing.
Champion Scorecard
Students/families can use the TR App to track events that students participate in throughout the season. Students receive 5 points for every event they attend and additional points are awarded for placements. The student photo and points totals will be displayed in a digital Champions Scorecard at the next Champions Ceremony. You can update your student profile through the TR App!
Questions?
If you have any questions at all, please let us know! We're here to help!
